The scenery in Tibet is really attractive, so don't set off casually. There are many things to prepare in advance before entering Tibet, such as what makes you have to go to Tibet, what to do if you have altitude sickness and so on. I hope the following article can help you.

1. Do you need exercise before going to Tibet?

Altitude sickness is the most feared thing in Tibet, so everyone will think about exercising before going to Tibet. In fact, altitude sickness is not necessarily related to physical strength, but only related to the adaptability and adjustment ability of the body. There is no need to exercise deliberately.

If you feel uneasy, you can start taking rhodiola half a month before you enter Tibet, or do aerobic exercise one or two months in advance. But one week before departure, you should pay attention to rest, keep a good sleep and don't have too much psychological pressure.

2. Who are not suitable for coming to Tibet?

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has a harsh environment, which requires people's health. Generally speaking, there is no problem for most people to travel to Tibet, except some people with serious diseases, such as the following categories:

1. People with heart disease, blood disease and cerebrovascular disease;

2. Suffering from various respiratory diseases;

3. Suffering from epilepsy, schizophrenia and uncontrolled diabetes;

4. People who have had altitude sickness, such as altitude edema, altitude edema, altitude heart disease, etc.

5. High-risk pregnant women;

6. Suffering from a bad cold, fever or respiratory infection.

3. What are the symptoms of altitude sickness?

Altitude sickness is light or heavy according to people's physique. Mild symptoms are headache, tinnitus, asthma, general fatigue, insomnia, and the body will disappear if you get used to it. In severe cases, symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, purple complexion and diarrhea may occur. In this case, it is best to take medicine or consult a doctor for treatment to avoid serious consequences.

4. how to prevent altitude sickness? How to alleviate altitude sickness?

There are many drugs that can prevent altitude sickness. Sometimes altitude sickness is inevitable even after taking preventive medicine. How can you alleviate and reduce the pain? Drugs for relieving hyperreflexia include American ginseng, inosine tablets or chicken liver oral liquid and Gao Yuan 'an. If you have a headache, you should take a painkiller called Baifuning. Glucose can also alleviate altitude sickness to some extent.

5. You'd better not go to Tibet if you have a cold.

why can't I go to Tibet if I have a cold? When you catch a cold, your lungs and trachea become inflamed. At this time, your body's resistance is poor, and the plateau is hypoxic and dry, and the cold is easy to get worse. The common cold will become pneumonia, pulmonary edema or bronchitis. Everyone is unwilling to bear the consequences. If you catch a cold, cure it before you start.

6. when is the best time to go to Tibet?

May to October is the best season in Tibet, which is warm and comfortable but not hot. But this time is also the peak season for tourism in Tibet. There are many tourists, the consumption of related industries is also rising, and your tourism consumption expenditure is also high. From November to April of the following year, although it is cold, it is sunny and warm as spring during the day. There are very few tourists during this period, and all they see are authentic Tibetan customs.

7. where does Tibet need a border card?

Although many Tibetan donkey friends are keen to go, not all places can go casually, and some places need border guards to go.

The following areas need to enter the border card:

Xigaze area: Zhongba County, Saga County, nyalam county, Dingri County, Kangma County, Yadong County, Gamba County, Ding Jie County and Jilong County;

mountainous areas: cuona county, Zi Long county, luozha county and langkazi county;

Linzhi area: Milin County, Langxian County, Chayu County and Motuo County;

Ali: Pulan County, Zhada County, Ritu County and Gaer County;

If you have a valid passport and apply for a visa to leave the country, you can show your passport in some places without a border card. Please consult the Tibet Frontier Defense Corps for the specific location.

8. how to handle the Tibet border card?

There are two places where you can apply for a border card, one is the Public Security Bureau where your household registration is located, and the other is the Frontier Corps in Lhasa. It is more convenient to handle it at the public security bureau where your account is located. Generally, it is free, and some places will charge a few dollars. Lhasa, Shigatse and Linzhi can all apply for border defense certificates, but the procedures are more troublesome. If you apply yourself, it will take more time and energy. It's best to find a local travel agency to entrust, generally 1 yuan a piece, valid for one month.

9. what should I pay attention to when I first arrive in Tibet?

when you are new to Tibet, you'd better not rush to visit other places. It's best to have a rest and take a tour around the city to adapt yourself to the plateau environment. Generally speaking, it is recommended not to take a bath and go to bed early on the day of arrival. The plateau is relatively dry, and many people are prone to nosebleeds when coming to Tibet. You can ask the doctor to prescribe some ointment to lubricate the nasal cavity. In addition, drink plenty of water and eat light food first.

1. What's the climate like in Tibet in summer? What should I wear?

Compared with other tourist cities in the mainland, the summer in Tibet is relatively refreshing. The temperature is about 25 degrees during the day and drops to about 1 degrees at night. The temperature difference is a little big. It is best to wear trousers and long sleeves during the day and pay attention to sun protection. Just add a coat at night. August is the two seasons with concentrated rainfall in Tibet, but basically it is sunny during the day and rainy at night. But it's best to carry rain gear with you in your bag just in case.

11. The sunshine in Tibet is very strong. How do you protect yourself from the sun?

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is relatively dry, with less water vapor, less clouds and less ultraviolet reflection, so more ultraviolet rays reach the ground. When traveling outdoors in Tibet, you should pay attention to sun protection. In addition to wearing long pants, sun hats, sunglasses and masks, you should also add sunscreen with high SPF to your skin. Drink more water. Water loss in plateau activities is more serious.

12. What's the cell phone signal like in Tibet?

In most parts of Tibet, cell phone signals are basically covered now, so don't worry about it in urban areas. Combining all kinds of information, the mobile signal is better. If it is a remote place, there may be no signal in some places. If you want to go, get ready.

13. Which bank in Tibet is more convenient to withdraw money, and which bank card is better?

In the whole Tibetan area, Agricultural Bank of China and Postal Savings Office are the most convenient. In Lhasa, in addition to these two companies, there are China Bank and China Construction Bank. There are many outlets in these banks, and there are also ICBC, but there are only four at present.

14. Is it difficult to buy a train ticket to and from Tibet?

Train tickets to Tibet are hard to get all year round, especially from May to October, the tourist season in Tibet. It's especially hard to buy. It is best to book tickets ten days in advance.

15. What snacks are there in Tibet?

Tibetan snacks are delicious and distinctive. There are Tibetan noodles, Tibetan jiaozi, Tibetan buns, sweet tea, butter tea, bean jelly, cold noodles, French fries, yak yogurt, beef patties, milk residue and yogurt ice cream.

16. Are butter tea and sweet tea delicious?

Buttered tea and sweet tea are local daily drinks. Sweet tea should be acceptable to everyone, but buttered tea will smell fishy and some people may find it difficult to swallow. But drinking butter tea can alleviate altitude sickness to a certain extent, and it is not bad to try for this reason.

7. where can I eat Nepalese food in Lhasa?

In Lhasa, many restaurants offer Nepalese food, among which the famous ones are Xueyu Restaurant, New Manchuria Group, Lhasa Kitchen, Gangla Mei Duo and Maggie Ami. Nasser Restaurant is a Nepalese restaurant, authentic Nepalese cuisine, on the second floor of Lhasa Cinema.

18. Are there many bars in Lhasa? How's the atmosphere?

There are many bars in Lhasa, most of which are located near Beijing Middle Road and Jokhang Temple. Now there are many bars in Sun Island and Xianzu Island, and some youth hostels also have small bars. These bars have a good atmosphere, and the famous ones are "Short House" and "Year". These bars will invite some singers to perform, but the time is not long, usually about an hour. Of course, some tourists play and sing by themselves. If you have a gift, it's good to show it off.

19. Where is Maggie Amy? Is it expensive?

Amy is in Barkhor Street. It is decorated with yellow, which is very eye-catching. Whoever you ask can show you the way. Amy is well-known among tourists, and it is a place with a relatively small endowment, so the price is also relatively expensive. The atmosphere here is good and the food is average, but it's good to experience it.

2. Is it convenient to surf the Internet in Lhasa? Is there an Internet cafe?

In Lhasa, hotels and guesthouses have wireless Internet access, and many youth hostels can also have wireless Internet access (but it is best to consult in advance). Some bars and restaurants also provide wireless Internet access. There are also many Internet cafes in Lhasa now. A few years ago, the charges were very expensive, but now the charges are similar to those in the mainland, and the internet speed can be 3-4 yuan/hour.

21. Can I use coins in Tibet?

In Tibet, coins don't circulate, so you can only use paper money.

22. What are the prices in Tibet?

in terms of price, Tibet is similar to beishangguang. Mainly because of the special environment in Tibet, many materials need to be imported from the mainland, so the price will be much more expensive, and food and consumption will be much more expensive. In particular, some relatively scarce items, such as fruits, are more expensive than those in the mainland.

23. Is Tibet safe? Is public order good?

Tibet is very safe, and the public security is very good. Don't worry. Especially in Lhasa, troops and soldiers are basically stationed at intersections, and there are many police stations on the road. Even if you come out in the middle of the night, it's okay

24. Where can I buy Nepalese clothes and jewelry gadgets in Lhasa?

Although many people in Nepal want to go, not everyone can. But even if you don't go to Nepal, you can buy Nepalese goods in Lhasa, which can make up for the regret. On Barkhor Street, there are many Nepalese shops selling some Nepalese clothes, jewelry and gadgets. In the alley near Beijing Middle Road, there are many Nepalese food stores and many Nepalese gadgets. So you can buy a lot of authentic Nepalese goods without spending a lot of money in Nepal.

25. Can I take a photo of Potala Palace? What about other temples?

photos can be taken outside Potala Palace, but not inside. Generally speaking, it is forbidden to take pictures in temples. If you really want to take pictures, you can consult the staff in advance to see if it is allowed to take pictures and whether it is charged.

26. What should I pay attention to when visiting temples in Tibet?

temples, where Buddhas live, should show enough respect. Remember to take off your hat and sunglasses when you enter the temple. No smoking, no touching Buddha statues, no turning over scriptures, no knocking on bells and drums, etc. For other Buddhist objects, such as beads and possession symbols, you can't touch them casually. Some temples are not allowed to take pictures, so you should abide by these rules. When visiting a temple, you can't be quiet, you can't talk loudly, and you can't just sit inside.

27. What are the grand festivals in Tibet?

There are many festivals in Tibet, about eighty or ninety, but many of them are relatively small. Grand festivals mainly include Tibetan New Year, Sutton Festival and Sagadawa Festival. Tibetan New Year is a celebration of the New Year by Tibetans themselves. There are other names for the Shelton Festival: Tibetan Opera Festival and Yogurt Festival. The main activities of this festival include watching Tibetan opera, drinking yogurt, sunbathing Buddha and crossing Karin (Karin means park); Sakyamuni Festival, also known as Buddha's Birthday Festival, is the day when Buddha Sakyamuni was born, died and passed away. On this day, everyone will come out for activities in the park, especially in the Longwangtan Scenic Resort Scenic Park behind the Potala Palace, boating, singing and dancing.

28. Do Tibetans understand Chinese?

Except for the elderly, almost all Tibetans can understand Chinese, and there is no problem in communication, so don't worry about language barrier.

29. Can I take pictures of my admirers? Will it offend them?

No matter on the way to Tibet or in front of the temple, you can see many Tibetans offering incense. Many hikers will be shocked to see such a situation and want to record these moments. Generally speaking, it is impolite to shoot them like this, and pilgrims don't like it. If you want to take photos, especially close-ups, you'd better communicate in advance and ask for their opinions.

3. What are the special products worth buying in Tibet?

There are many specialties in Tibet, including Tibetan carpets, Tibetan knives, Thangka, Tibetan silver ornaments, Tibetan incense, rhodiola, Cordyceps sinensis, saffron, Tricholoma matsutake, highland barley wine, Hada, dried yak meat, beef bone comb, Saussurea involucrata and so on. What to buy, according to personal likes and needs.

31. Where can I buy real Cordyceps in Lhasa?

Cordyceps sinensis is the best of that song. In Yutu Road, in front of Jokhang Temple, there are many Cordyceps shops. It is more secure to buy here, but it is better to bring friends who know how to distinguish the quality of Cordyceps, which is more secure.

32. Where can I buy tourist souvenirs in Tibet?

In Barkhor Street in Lhasa, there are many ornaments and handicrafts with Tibetan characteristics, and the prices here are not expensive. If you want to buy expensive things, such as turquoise, beeswax, etc. You have to go to a special store to buy it, so that the quality can be guaranteed. Like Thangka, Tibetan medicine, saffron, Cordyceps sinensis and Saussurea involucrata, you can buy them in specialty stores and pharmacies. Shop around, shop around.